University of Houston Athletics
2011-12 Track and Field Roster
Roster
Kennis Byers
- Position:
- Jumps
- Height:
- 6-1
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Carrollton, Texas
- High School:
- Newman Smith
FRESHMAN (2010-11)
Indoor
Adidas Classic (High Jump) - 6-10.25 - 3rd
Houston Invitational (High Jump) - 6-6.25 - 7th
Howie Ryan (High Jump) - 6-8.25 - 3rd
C-USA Championships (High Jump) - 6-9.75 - 4th
Outdoor
Spring Break Classic (High Jump) - 6-10.75* - 2nd
Victor Lopez (High Jump) - 6-6.75 - 6th
Texas State (High Jump) - 6-6 - 2nd
LSU Alumni Gold (High Jump) - 6-5 - 11th
Penn Relays (High Jump) - 6-6.75 - 16th
C-USA (High Jump) - 6-9.75 - 3rd
NCAA Prelims (High Jump) - 6-7 - 35th
PREVIOUS SCHOOL
Competed at Northwestern State before transferring to Houston.
HIGH SCHOOL
District champion in the triple jump and high jump... Personal best of 6-8 in the high jump... Coached by Terry Mills... Played varsity football for two years and lettered in track all four years.
PERSONAL
Son of Gwendolyn and Kenneth Byers... Born April 1, 1989 in Dallas... Has a younger brother, Charlie... Active in student council...Hobbies include track, basketball and music... Cousin of Beyoncé.
